Threads of Gold, mid 19th century
Kōno Tettōexpand_more
Ink on paperexpand_more
Gift of the Clark Center for Japanese Art & Cultureexpand_more 2013.29.1032
On View in Gallery 253expand_more
Kōno Tettō studied Chinese poetry under the prominent poet Yanagawa Seigan (1782–1858). Later, Tettō opened a school and published two volumes of his work, before dying at forty-three years of age. His verse celebrating nature, appearing on this scroll, remains well-known today. Tettō’s forceful style of writing, characterized by angular thrusts, thick, blunt-tipped horizontal strokes, and thin vertical strokes, recalls that of his teacher, and seems somewhat at odds with this lyrical poem.
山猿雪猶寒 春風来 / 水国 浴促待柳條 一 / 一黄金幺
In the distant mountains the snow is still cold; / The spring wind arrives from the lake country. / It bathes and stimulates the pines and willows, / To create, one by one, threads of gold.
(Trans. Stephen Addiss)
Details
- Title
- Threads of Gold
- Artist Life
- 1825 - 1867
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2013.29.1032
- Curator Approved
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